TJ Review 2023-2024

TJ REVIEW

Right Where She Belongs

TJ’s 6th Head of School shares what she loves about leading our school

RIGHT WHERE SHE BELONGS

What TJ’s 6th Head of School prizes about leading our school

TJ CHANGED MY LIFE. What happened within the walls of this place—and as a result of the people I’ve gotten to bounce off of here—has shaped the way I listen, the way I respond, the way I understand the interconnectedness of the world, and (certainly) the way I handle hard moments.

Through sixth grade, I went to school with people who looked like me and dressed like me—but it wasn’t until I arrived at TJ that I knew I’d found my people. And I couldn’t have imagined all the ways we would grow up together over the next six years—playing cards instead of getting our O.R. done, teaching each other what we couldn’t figure out on our own, crying with each other over break ups or bad quizzes, proofreading each other’s work, celebrating each other’s birthdays and holidays (the thought of the Songkran Festival still makes me salivate), hurting each other’s

feelings and learning how to mend those injuries, giving each other rides to Crestwood Mall (RIP) so we could hang out in the food court on a Friday night.

You might notice that very few of those memories involve math class or Greek class or, in fact, any academic endeavor. It’s not because we were a generation of slackers; rather, it’s because we were teenagers. I’ve taught adolescents for the last 27 years, and I would be foolish to think that whatever I’m asking them to do—decline Latin nouns, say, or diagram sentences—would captivate their attention more than the fight they just had with a friend or the search for a prom dress. (If memory serves, we can thank Mirren Olsen Theiding ‘87 for introducing the prom to TJ.)

It’s also because we kind of took for granted what we were actually getting as we sat in seminar-style classes

and learned how to engage in civilized conversations about big ideas; as our writing slowly improved with each O.R. revision; as we learned how to tolerate working hard at subjects that we may not have felt passionate about (I’m looking at you, AP Calculus—sorry, Mr. Rowe); and as we tried to balance the things we had to do with the things we wanted to do.

Those last two are especially important skills. Who among us hasn’t had to stretch ourselves to learn new things in our jobs and to balance professional obligations with the demands of our personal lives? For example, no one warned me before I became head that I’d have to understand stop-loss insurance (and believe me, that’s not a rabbit hole I would have pursued on my own). I did it because it’s part of the package, and the package contains so much that I love:

LETTER FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL

● WORKING ALONGSIDE BOARD MEMBERS, many of whom are former TJ students or parents, who volunteer their time and talent to ensure a stable future for our school.

My goal has always been to preserve the heart of why TJ exists—that is, to make sure the capable young humans who walk through that bright red door learn the skills and concepts they need to succeed when they pull off campus after graduation. But that’s just the baseline: I want our students to feel seen and known as individuals, to test the limits of their abilities and their comfort zones, to internalize that excellence does not mean perfection. Most importantly, I want them to be surrounded by other students who share their excitement about learning so that they too can relax into their awkward young selves.

● TEACHING LITERATURE, getting to witness the glimmer of connection when a class full of 9th graders sees that Princess Nausicaa in book six of The Odyssey is just a teenager with laundry piled on her bedroom floor and boys on the brain;

● TEACHING COMPOSITION—Tocqueville described language as “the primary instrument of thought,” and it’s a gift to help students learn to play that instrument well;

● CONNECTING WITH ALUMNI—those I had the privilege to teach, those I grew up with, and those I never had the chance to meet before assuming this role;

● HEARING TJ PARENTS describe the ways their children have thrived within our classrooms and our community;

When I toured TJ as a sixth grade student, I couldn’t have possibly imagined that I would end up as the sixth head of school. My experience here could have prepared me for a thousand different jobs, but now that my mornings begin in that office on the second floor, I can see how all I experienced here has helped prepare me for what’s ahead. The challenges that await TJ in this century are a blend of elements we’ve known for years (balancing boarding and day enrollment, building endowment) and those that jumped into view yesterday (ChatGPT!). The perspective I’ve gained and the relationships I’ve forged over six intense years here as a student (and 27 as a teacher and administrator), combined with the care that so many of you continually express for this place, make any daunting task possible to solve. Stewarding TJ is the greatest job I could possibly imagine; you have my word that I’ll devote all my energy to preserving what is best about this place and adding to it what’s best in the world.

Jane Ballard Roth ’91, Head of School

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MISSION STATEMENT

Thomas Jefferson School engages its students in the education necessary to live as responsible citizens of the world. Through the strongest possible college-preparatory program and within a nurturing community, students develop a responsibility for their own learning and a desire to lift up the world with beauty and intellect.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Thomas Jefferson School is committed to building and sustaining a community rooted in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. These values, which are central to our mission, fundamentally inform and shape student learning, achievement, and preparedness for life. Our school seeks to provide the strongest possible collegepreparatory program within an international, multicultural community. We strive to embrace multiple perspectives, encourage critical thinking, and develop and nurture courageous, empathetic individuals at all levels. A TJ education aims to provide students with resources and inspiration to better their communities.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report. Please accept our apologies for any errors or omissions and report them to Liz Lee at 314-843-4151 ext.2342 or llee@tjs.org.

THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Fall 2023

EDITORIAL TEAM

Liz Lee, Director of Development

Liat Roth, Communications Coordinator

Kim Fiala, Assistant to the Head of School DESIGNER

Kerstin Michaelsen

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

June B. ’91

Jeremy Boyd ’17

Daanesh Chanduwadia ’93

Val Chulamorkodt ’94

Aimee Dowl ’92

Jane Roth ’91

William Rowe ’63

Laurie Shornick

Alisa Tang ’92

PHOTOGRAPHY

Yana Hotter

Myra Miller

Owen Park ’26

Phoebe Pritchett

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Jane Ballard Roth

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2023-2024

Henry Agbo ’05

Tom Ellis ’83

David German ’04

Mary Karr P’06

Chino Kim ’85

Lucinda Santiago P’22

Laurie Shornick, Ph.D. P’17

Irving Williamson ’61

ON THE HORIZON

Looking forward with TJ’s newest Board President

THIS ANNUAL PUBLICATION OFFERS a chance to reflect on the past year even as we look forward to new beginnings. Last year, when TJ’s fifth Head of School, Dr. Matt Troutman, decided to move on to other opportunities, the Head of School Transition Committee conducted a nationwide external search for TJ’s next Head of School. After a thorough search, the Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Jane Ballard Roth ’91 as TJ’s sixth Head of School. Jane embodies both the traditions and the spirit of TJ, and she has a comprehensive vision for the future of the school. We know that TJ is in excellent hands in her care.

Last year also marked the final year as Board President for Jimmy Holloran ’03. We are very thankful to Jimmy for guiding the Board of Trustees through last year’s Head of School transition. We are also deeply grateful for the strong and creative leadership that both Jimmy and Matt provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their careful planning ensured the programmatic continuity and financial success of the School.

As we move forward with Jane as Head of School and me as the newly elected President of the Board, we are focusing on those areas of school life most impacted by the pandemic:

Building community and belonging on the heels of isolation and disconnection: A greater number of student-centered events are woven throughout the school year, planned both by the Community Connections Commitee by the Boarding Council. Adults enjoyed three in-person alumni reunions last year, and we look forward to the annual holiday gathering of parents, alumni, and staff here in St. Louis at McGurk’s at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 21.

Supporting student health and wellness: Wendy Flynn now serves as TJ’s first-ever full-time school counselor, providing both individual support and grade-level education for all students. Jordan Kivrak is TJ’s part-time pediatric nurse practitioner.

Continuing robust development: Continued financial support of the TJ community will ensure the school’s stability as we move forward with Jane Roth as Head of School.

Achieving enrollment goals: Returning to a pre-pandemic boarding-day student balance will allow TJ to achieve both its financial and community goals by creating an academic program that is time-tested and relevant, by providing competitive salaries and benefits to our talented faculty and staff, and by ensuring that our community comprises bright, motivated students from all over the U.S. and all over the world.

I am honored to serve as Board President and to help ensure the school’s sustainability for generations of TJ students to come. The trustees and I are committed to make certain that the magic of TJ continues.

Dr. Laurie Shornick, P’17

Alexander Shornick ’17 & Laurie Shornick

ALTHOUGH DOGHOUSE STILL happens every Saturday, and our ancient Greek motto is still the battle cry at athletic events, TJ has changed immensely for me since I was last here as a student six years ago.

THE OTHER SIDE

Alumnus Jeremy Boyd ’17 shares his perspective on going from TJ student to TJ teacher

Now I have the outlook of a teacher: “the other side.” On occasion, back when the trajectory of my future

lay in part in the hands of my educators, I wondered, “What do they discuss in grade meetings?” Sometimes my advisors would meet with me after them about a pressing matter, and sometimes simply asking what they talked about would yield clues as to what occurred behind the closed doors. But now I’m a part of these meetings in which we take responsibility for directing the academic careers of our students. As a teacher, I now have first-hand experience and even contribute to the decisionmaking process of outcomes that

“What do they discuss in grade meetings?”

directly affect the lives of my students. Some decisions I’ve come to understand more, and some I advocate against, which alone is a new privilege I’ve gained.

Having been through six years of TJ myself, I think I can partially empathize with the students’ experience of the workload, and that understanding has been a solid foundation on which I can build my classes, assignments, and quizzes (which, by the way, I think are fun to make!). The classrooms themselves still maintain the open, creative, and intelligent atmosphere that I thoroughly enjoyed as a student and still enjoy today. The one thing I was not prepared for, however, was so much admin work!

I suppose it’s the tradeoff for the opportunity to share classrooms with the best minds.—Jeremy Boyd ’17

PARENTS MAKE AN IMPACT

Parent participation contributes to another successful year

CARE PACKAGE PREPARATION

The Boarders’ Board, a subcommittee of the TJ Parent's Association, collaborated on a project to assemble care packages for the parents of our boarding students. Each box contained a TJ T-shirt, a framed photo of their child, a touch of St. Louis swag and a personal note. The boarder’s board hopes this effort will help strengthen the ties within our TJ community despite physical distance.

PARENT SOCIALS

Gratitude abounds for the TJ Parent Association and all parents who joined the events, fostering community bonds. Special thanks to Charles and Kaisa Stucke for hosting in their beautiful garden, and to Christine Merryman for sharing her philanthropic journey. Lara Thornley Hall and Dennis Hall's consecutive years of hosting, along with Rachel Delston and Matthew Byron's warm Middle School Parent Social, enhance our school spirit. Kudos to Pat Berry and Jill Lochbaum for engaging socials at Sunset Country Club.

T-SHIRT SALES

PA members raise funds selling TJ spirit t-shirts at community events. The dormant Parent Association was revived in 2022 and has become an integral part of community engagement.

Parents Social at Sunset Hill Club. Thanks to Pat Berry & Jill Lochbaum for hosting this event.

Boarders’ Board members, Haiyan Wang, Mayuko McGuire, Elizabeth Rowe, and Canan Bayazit assembling care packages.

NEW FACES AT TJ

Join us in welcoming—or in welcoming back—these members of faculty and staff

ANNE BARENKAMP

Anne first worked at TJ as a history and English teacher from 2013 to 2017, and she is delighted to be back as Social Studies Department chair. Anne earned a bachelor's in English from Rhodes College and a master's in Liberal Arts from St. John's College. Anne grew up in Kirkwood, Missouri, and she now lives with her family in Webster Groves.

JEREMY BOYD

Jeremy Boyd was born and raised in St. Louis, graduating from TJ in 2017 then making his way to NYC for undergrad. At NYU, he completed his BFA in Drama with a minor in Web Programming and Applications. Jeremy teaches computer science, math, and acting— and produces and directs the legendary 8th-grade play!

NEW BOARD MEMBER

Tom Ellis graduated from TJ in 1983. He previously served on the Board of Roycemore School (pre-K through 12) in Evanston, IL, which he chaired for 12 years. Tom has worked for Nolan Law Group in Chicago for over 35 years. As the firm’s primary investigator of the causes and liability arising from aviation accidents and other disasters, his work has taken him all over the globe including various countries in Europe, South America, Asia, and the African continent.

KATHRYN CARMODY

Kathy Carmody has lived most of her life in St. Louis. She worked for over 30 years in the fields of Accounting and Information Systems. Kathy has a MBA from Washington University.

LIAT ROTH

Liat Roth is a native of St. Louis and a TJ graduate, class of 2017. In 2021, she graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography and a minor in Visual Art and Communications.

MICHELE ASUNI

A native of Italy, Michele joined TJ after working as a lecturer at Johns Hopkins University and at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He holds a PhD in Classics from Johns Hopkins University and a BA and MA in Classical Studies from the University of Pisa. At TJ, Michele teaches Greek, Latin and Italian, and he particularly enjoys showing students the connections between these three languages.

WENDY FLYNN

Wendy started at TJ in 2017 as a Resident Assistant. A St. Louis native and a retired athlete, Wendy received their BS in Rehabilitation Sciences from Maryville University and their M.Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. They have worked in the nonprofit field for over ten years. There, they provided therapy to adolescents experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Suicide awareness and prevention continues to be one of Wendy’s passions.

WHEN YOUR CLASSROOM IS A SCAVENGER HUNT

Formal Fridays have our Juniors looking their best while building a human pyramid.

Follow the path you must

SCENES AND SMILES OUT AND about on campus and in St. Louis included kicking off the school year with an all-school trip to the St. Louis Zoo. The school participated in a scavenger hunt that allowed community building between our students and faculty. Other activities included the start of our sports and recreational seasons, collaborations in the classrooms, our annual Service Learning Day, and students fostering friendships with their classmates.

There is always room for too many cooks in our kitchen at TJ. Christian Namanya ’25, Joyce Dai ’23, and Aaron Yang ’22 cooking Korean Army Stew during Thanksgiving Break.

Follow the rainbow to the pot

gold with members of the class of

All hands on deck for the annual Service Learning Day with Tima Kolisnyk

and Phoebe Pritchett

of

2028.

’25

‘24.

Logan Mounce ’25 and Sawyer Robbins ’26 kicking it during the MAC soccer playoffs.

Greta Stucke ‘26 and Lily Gueck ‘25 are all smiles after a victorious match!

Fletcher Starkey ’28 sewing his illustration of The Book Thief in the 7th grade class, Introduction to Visual Art.

CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2023!

THE 76TH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY WAS AN UNFORGETTABLE milestone for our incredible graduates. Head of School Jane Roth ’91 expressed her heartfelt admiration, applauding the Class of 2023 for “showing up; putting in the work; lifting one another up in the inevitable hard moments and for celebrating each other's successes.” We were privileged to have Jimmy Holloran ’03 as our distinguished guest speaker. With his expertise in talent strategy and leadership development, he shared invaluable advice for the journey ahead. “Remember these three words: arete, ikigai, and love. And as you embark on your path, don’t forget to occasionally look back and appreciate how far you’ve come.” We congratulate the Class of 2023 on this well-deserved achievement! We can’t wait to see you lifting up the world with beauty and intellect!

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A COLLECTIVE MEMORY OF OUR

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WRITTEN & COMPILED BY

ALISA TANG ’92

IN RETROSPECT, IT SEEMS OBVIOUS THAT JANE then-Ballard now-Roth (TJ ’91) was the most likely TJ alum to one day take over then-headmaster Larry Morgan’s corner office, with the view of the enormous trees behind Main Building.

I admit that based on my memories alone, I couldn’t have guessed that. But fellow alumni from the late 80s and early 90s shared their anecdotes, and sifting through our collective memory, I can see it clearly—like holding a Magic Eye image at arm’s length, simultaneously staring hard and relaxing your eyes until your head hurts, and then … out of the motley blur, there it is: a seahorse!

Or rather, in our brief moment together in these pages: Our young Jane.

In my personal meditation on young Jane, I have an overall image of a friend and roommate who was fun, friendly, occasionally flustered and always supportive. But when I try to zoom in, I see only a montage of snippets. Jane running across the campus, hurrying to get somewhere or other. Jane exclaiming “Oh, Alisa!”—with a burst of laughter and an incredulous eye roll—after I, yet again, let slip some blunt commentary that was beyond the pale. Jane rushing down the hall each morning to our room in Gables, opening the door to find me still in bed

Jane at graduation 1989, pictured with camera-clad Angkarn Vibulakaopun ’89.

and urgently crying out: “Alisa, wake up! You’re going to be late for breakfast!” She served as my daily alarm clock and saved me from many demerits.

But these are piddling reminiscences, and they’re an indictment of my ability to recollect, as well as evidence of my lack of social graces and of sleep—lifelong problems of which I’ve only been able to remedy the latter. In the meantime, to this day, I continue to lean on Jane.

Because here’s what I can glean from my hazy recollections, and I use the present tense here because they are observations I know to be true to this day: She has always been kind, caring and diplomatic. Whether in banter or deep discussion, she makes me feel all at once heard, humored and embraced.

When TJ announced that Jane would become TJ headmaster, everything I recall about young Jane and know about the seasoned Jane of today snapped together like pieces of a puzzle, and I said out loud, “Of course.” And it sounds like many of us feel the same way. To get a clearer picture of Jane the student, I reached out to the TJ alumni of the 80s and 90s. Some wrote to me brushstrokes of memories—Dave Messina (TJ ’92) was grateful for home-cooked meals in the

Ballard home; while Shridhar (Mohan)

Ventrapragada (TJ ’92) recalled her “Billy Idol” look when she cut off her big blonde maine for a short do—with a skinny braided tail in the back.

Then others wrote back with lovely detailed vignettes—sharing experiences from even before Jane started at TJ, as well as afterward when she left for Czechoslovakia, as it was known then, and Kenyon College. Here below are your stories and also Jane’s own words from the 90s—her own reflections on her first days as a teacher.

June B., ’91

Jane was prepared for TJ from DAY 1 and somehow always knew that TJ was her forever place. In fact, Jane was the first person I met (months before we even started 7th grade together). She was so smart and confident. She was the CITY girl I dreamed of being—always knowing intuitively the cool things to do and sporting the latest fashions and hairstyles.

The first time Jane and I met was during our admission interview. During the admission spelling/vocabulary test, I did not recognize a SINGLE word uttered which

obviously did not bode well for either knowing its meaning or spelling it correctly. Jane, on the other hand having a knack for languages, came out confident and smiling and said “It wasn’t bad!” I was in awe from that moment on.

That test (and entire experience) was pure torture for me. In fact, it caused a mental block that lasted years!

Throughout the 6 years we spent together at TJ, I stayed in awe of Jane. She was a friend to all, seemingly good at everything (well, except math) and always seemed to be doing “cool s**t”—WAY way way before it even hit other people’s radar—like taking a gap year to go to Prague in 1991!

Val Chulamorkodt, ’94

Once upon a time there was a party in rural Illinois in which a large group of TJ kids were playing nighttime Capture the Flag supplemented by fireworks. Jane Ballard fired a bottle rocket at Gogo Navapant (TJ ’90), thereby setting his hair on fire. He is now bald. I’m 90% sure this is a true story. Either that or someone fired a bottle rocket at Jane and set her jacket on fire. One or the other.

Daanesh Chanduwadia, ’93

If it wasn’t for Jane, I’m not sure how I would have survived TJ, and I’m certain I would not have ended up choosing the college I did.

I transferred into TJ in the 8th grade, and somewhere during the 9th, she became a support system both in

person and by phone. I’d call her nearly daily and gab about the day’s events for hours on end. She’d listen patiently, offer sage advice, and we’d laugh off my largely selfinflicted challenges. I want to say this went on not for weeks or months but years. Yet she always seemed to have the time because she always—and I mean always—took the time. She graduated before me, and so I can say with certainty and a scientific A:B comparison that TJ wasn’t the same without her. I must have missed having her around because I put Kenyon on my list of colleges based on her feedback and reporting from behind the lines. My visit there sealed the deal, only because Jane again took me under her wing during my visit, introduced me around, and made me feel I’d be making the right choice, minor details like curriculum endowment and location be damned. I decided on Kenyon–against the advice of mentors at TJ–feeling safe and assured I’d have a friend on campus who would always be there in a pinch. While I tried to stay out of her way and felt I’d burdened her enough by then, fast forward a couple years when I hadn’t slept or showered in days due to a living situation. Jane again took me under her wing, offered safe harbor and her own room to rest in, and straightened me up so I could fly right.

When I learned she was back at TJ teaching, it felt like the most natural place for her to be. She’s a natural born teacher, and always was—even while a student herself. And my reaction to learning she was now captain of the ship seemed more natural still. Less of

A ninth-grade Jane poses with her advisor, Anne Spencer.

a shock and more of a “As it should be!” In my mind there is no TJ—or at least a very different TJ—without Jane. And there’s far less learning and laughter without her, too. While I know not everyone had the good fortune of having Jane on speed dial or as a tour guide, when I mention her name or these anecdotes to anyone who has met her, they all respond with “That makes so much sense! I can totally see that.”

When I found myself back in town visiting and helping my parents recently, a few said “Let’s meet up?” but only Jane said “Would love to see you and your family—let me know when I can drive down.” I think that says so much about the kind of person and kind of life-long friend and support system Jane—and only Jane—is.

Aimee Dowl, ’92

Jane and I were a year apart at TJ. After graduating in 1991, Jane took a gap year, teaching English in a local high school in Olomouc, a small town in what is now the Czech Republic. Jane and I had been exchanging letters for many years by then, and in December 1991 she wrote to me from Olomouc while I was in my senior year at TJ. Looking through all those letters now, I notice 18-year-old Jane’s self-awareness and clarity coming through her descriptions of Central Europe experiencing historical transition. These were her reflections on teaching:

“It’s great. It's hard work though. I have a new respect for teachers. The first and most obvious problem you encounter is that the students are very shy, very self-conscious, very afraid of making a mistake in front of a native speaker. The fact that I’m young has also helped as well as hindered me. Because I'm young, the students don’t think of me as an enemy kind of teacher, but more of a friend, which causes the “Are you a teacher or our friend?” problem, especially with the students who are my age. The younger students (15 and 16) are much easier to teach because, first of all, their English is a little better (they started studying English after the revolution and thus see a point in learning foreign languages now that the borders are open, whereas the older students who started studying before the revolution had no reason to put effort into learning another language because they thought they would never have a reason to use it), and second of all they’re more eager and less self-conscious. It's a challenge, though, standing in front of 20 kids, praying to God that you won’t be the only one who talks, trying to keep them interested and speaking slowly and simply enough to be understood. Sometimes I have to repeat things about 800 times before somebody’s eyes get big and they say “Ohhhh...” and then tell everybody else in Czech. And the Czech I’ve managed to learn has been invaluable in teaching. Some days it’s hard to think of things to talk about

it's too bad that I’m learning to teach by teaching. I guess it makes me wish I knew what I was doing so I could give them more, you know? But when one of the Czech English teachers came up to me and told me that students were remembering what I taught them, it was a great feeling. I felt like I was actually accomplishing something and it was pretty gratifying. ”

I imagine Jane did accomplish something, ineffably beyond English grammar and phrases. Jane's letter, handwritten on tissue paper and folded into an airmail envelope, also touched on culture shock and homesickness and her changing perceptions of America. She also reflected on the ways studying Latin, Greek, and Italian had prepared her to learn a language as different as Czech. She was funny and lucid, and she inspired me as I was preparing to submit my college applications. The last letter I received from Jane arrived about six months ago (also via airmail), full of wisdom and beautifully constructed sentences.

Bill Rowe ’63 Head of School, 2000–2011

I have known many smart, capable, and thoughtful people as my students and my colleagues; all of them, in their own ways, have built, sustained, and improved TJ. Jane Roth is one of these, and I’m delighted that she is now Head of School.

Jane has had a wealth of prior experience as a long-term teacher, which is an essential qualification at a school like TJ. She has also served as an admission officer, as an academic leader, and most recently as Associate Head of School. She has taken on each of these roles eagerly and grown into them rapidly, and the same is happening again as she approaches the one-year mark as Head. Jane has the necessary drive to understand things as clearly as possible, plus the resilience to get through shocks and setbacks. She benefits from a wide circle of family, friends, and fellow educators, and she has honed the ability to talk with anyone of any background, listening carefully and filing away ideas. And of course, in terms of commitment to this school, she is “all in” and always has been.

To a person just heading onstage, the Italians say “In bocca al lupo!” (“Into the wolf’s mouth!”) as their version of “Break a leg!” It’s a little late for that, as the curtain went up a while ago, so I will just say “Tanti auguri, Giovanna! You’ve come a long way from the kid I admitted to the seventh grade!” And I would offer one reminder to all: Head of School means head of a team—in this case, a team of like-minded people whom Jane has the good fortune to work with, who will have her back as she has theirs, and whom she will ably represent as the school’s number one emissary to the outside world.

I LOVE TJ BECAUSE

We all chose TJ for different reasons; these members of the TJ community share why TJ is the right place for them.

FROM THE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE TO THE CLOSE-KNIT community to that ineffable something special in the air, students, faculty, and alumni all love TJ for different reasons. However, when asked, many members of our community share one sentiment over and over again: that they love TJ because TJ is a family.

I

LOVE TJ BECAUSE... of the diverse and kind people that I meet . CONRAD

KOLK ’28

DANIEL LI ’24

CHRISTIAN NAMANYA ’25

SEBASTIAN STUCKE ’25

I LOVE TJ BECAUSE... I feel free here.

SIRI KAKUMANI ’23

’28

TJ IS FAMILY.

I LOVE

TJ BECAUSE...

Everyone knows everyone and it’s very inclusive.

—JOSIE MEEHAN ‘28

I LOVE TJ BECAUSE... of the academic rigor.

NATHALIE GUILOSSOU ‘23

I CHOSE TJ BECAUSE... I could be surrounded by those who love to learn. JEREMY BOYD ’17

CHRISTINE ZHANG ’23

MEGHAN WALLACE

LOGAN MOUNCE ’25

I CHOSE TJ BECAUSE... of the supportive environment .

AUDREY

I LOVE TJ BECAUSE... of the faculty!

STUDENTS ALSO SAID:

Learning

The community

I

LOVE

TJ

BECAUSE...

it helped me think critically, grow socially, and made me want to learn more! CHINO KIM ‘85

SAENGER ’24

REBECCA GEORGE ’26

MAX SOKOLIK ‘23

LIFAN LING ‘24

CLAYTON GARDNER, SCHOOL CUSTODIAN

ALUMNI UPDATES

Though TJ graduates may be scattered across the globe, their shared commitment to life-long learning keeps them connected.

Tulio Chersi ’53 had a major illness in December and was saved by medical attention and treatment. He has recently bought a new laptop to carry on his activities with BOINC (Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing), which supply him with things to do and an opportunity to learn new things. He is surprised there is not a BOINC team at TJS! He encourages other alumni to join the BOINC effort in distributed volunteer computing by visiting boinc.berkeley.edu. You only need a good PC!

Michael Margulus ’61 continues to photograph throughout North America and internationally. Mike visited TJ campus with his wife Lisabeth this summer and donated a collection of their photographs to TJ.

Paul Messina ’61 writes, “In November 2022 I enjoyed yet another informal reunion of the TJ Class of 1961 in Washington DC. John Blecheisen could not participate in person but we had a delightful phone call with him, our first contact with him in many years. Dave Solomon and Jim Robinson, both Class of 1962, joined us (Jim for part of the time). On the last day we participated in the TJ DC Reunion and had the pleasure of meeting Jane Roth in her new role as Head of School.

I retired from full-time work four years ago but still work a little as a consultant. One of the institutions with which I am associated carries out research in many scientific and engineering fields and operates a large-scale supercomputer center. It is located in Barcelona, Spain. I enjoy my interactions with the staff both because of the topics they are engaged in and their diversity. There are nearly one thousand staff members, many are early in their career, and 32% come from 54 countries other than Spain. My visits there are a reminder that talent, skill, and dedication know no political borders and that research is typically carried out by multinational teams. Ability and willingness to collaborate are valuable traits, as are good communication skills. Of course there are still examples of major discoveries being made by single investigators, but they are increasingly rare.”

Fred Lynn ’64 will have been happily married for 50 years to wife, Ann, come this November. They are

currently enjoying their new summer home in Prescott, AZ (though their permanent residence remains in Scottsdale). Their health remains pretty good for a couple their age. Fred continues to ride horseback and shoot, but not at the same time! They always look forward to visits from their London-based son, daughter-in-law and seven-year-old granddaughter.

Jeffrey Meikle ’67 Before retiring from the University of Texas at Austin in 2022, Dr. Meikle taught in the Department of American Studies with courses on the history of design, architecture, and technology; the cultural history of the post-1945 era; the Beat writers and their influence; and American Studies theory and methods. Jeff recently visited TJ campus with his wife Alice.

David Solomon ’62, Dan Little ’61, and Irving Williamson ’61.

Lex Stevens, Jr. ’81 Lex and his husband David Stitt (together 38 years) retired to the Cape four years ago after owning a hardware store in Boston. They live in Sandwich, MA in a house built in 1816! Lex has been studying the violin and “noodling around” on the mandolin. He continues to pursue photography, which he has done for many years. For physical activity, he prefers cycling and hiking—and reading, of course. He also attends the theatre and supports the local art museum.

Arthur Bahr ’93 is an associate professor of literature at MIT and has a new book coming out: Chasing the Pearl-Manuscript: Speculation, Shapes, Delight (University of Chicago Press, 2024). Arthur was the alumni speaker for the TJ Alumni Reunion in NYC in January 2023.

Jeff Collignon ’99 has decided to focus his mid-life crisis on staying fit and healthy by competing in difficult (and maybe crazy) endurance events, while life as a husband, father, and non-profit professional continues at a pleasant and uneventful pace . At the beginning of the year, Jeff completed his first marathon at Walt Disney World. He

then completed his second IRONMAN 70.3 in Panama City, FL before heading to Unbound where he attempted the 200-mile gravel bike race, but had to drop to the 100-mile race. The rest of his year is focused on getting faster.

Jake Schneider ’00 works as a lawyer with the University of Pennsylvania's Office of General Counsel, focused on advising the Wharton School.

Jimmy Holloran ’03 rolled off the TJ Board of Trustees in June of 2023 just before he and Jordan welcomed twin girls to the family! Annie and Chloe were born August 18, 2023. Jimmy, Jordan, big sister Harper (2), and the twins will be relocating to Manhattan in the spring of 2024 as Jimmy has taken a new job as Partner and Head of Talent, Operations at American Industrial Partners. They are excited to reconnect with TJ alumni in the New York area!

Andrea Gregory Schuelke ’03 received the Beacon Award from the Ellis Island Honor Society for her work as COO of Nillam Logistics and her philanthropic work with students

in need, the recovery community, and underrepresented political groups.

David German ’04 has been reliably informed that unicorns are real, rainbows are the pinnacle of decor, and socks are unnecessary. His daughter Jessica requests one more birthday party, but after that she plans to remain five years old indefinitely. David paid a visit to Karen Fairbank at her home on Cape Cod with Jessica and his wife, Jenny.

Kevin Lee ’05 is currently working as a radiologist in the tri-state area. He used to work at a hospital in NJ, but is moving back to New York City, and will be working at Northwell Health System as a radiologist.

Shannon Fagan ’06 has taken on a new role as a proud TJ parent this year. She and her husband Dan are overjoyed to introduce their oldest, Cara, who has joined the TJ community as a member of the class of 2029.

Shannon and Daniel are raising four wonderful children:

Cara, Daniel, Annie, and Michael.

Clayton Melton ’06 graduated from Georgetown Law in May, took the DC Bar exam in July (pending results), and began working as an attorney with Milbank LLPs Transportation and Space Financing practice group in September. His twin six-year-old sons (Jackson and Liam) have started first grade, and his one-year-old daughter (Maxine) is seemingly moments away from

Chino Kim ’85, Jimmy Holloran ’03 and Irving Williamson ’61

her first steps. His spouse (Regina) continues to excel in her career as a Candy Broker Account Executive (think Lindt chocolates and other sweets manufacturers) on top of being the world's best mom.

Soraya Voigt ’06 & Zach Voigt ’07 live in Greenville, NC with their three kids. Soraya is a General Surgery Resident at East Carolina University, following a CardioThoracic Surgery Fellowship at Duke University, and Zach owns Wag-nPurr, a dog-walking and pet-care company serving Durham and Greenville. Soraya poses here with their son Aleph in their TJ shirts!

Audrey Metcalf ’07 was honored to have received the 2022–23 Volunteer of the Year Award for Network for Academic Corporate Relations Officers (NACRO). Her involvement with NACRO has greatly impacted both her professional and personal lives above and beyond what she could ever have expected, and Audrey is excited to see what the future holds for this incredibly special organization!

Nate Myers ’07 wrote and directed his feature film After We’re Over, which premiered at the St. Louis International Film festival in November 2021. Last spring, the film had its LA premiere, in

celebration of the fact that it is now available for streaming! You can check out Nate’s film on Amazon.

Sara Thomas ’07 got married this year! She married her long-term partner Chidozie Nwobilor (not a TJ alum, but a Stanford alum). And they did manage to get a picture of a few alumni together at the wedding, including, Margerite Blase ’07, Audrey Pavelka Metcalf ’07, Nate Myers ’07, Patrick Phelan ’07, and Thomas Dolan-Gavitt ’08.

Michelle E-S ’08 is the owner and CEO of a successful full-time business specializing in 3D parts. Her company continues to expand each year, and she couldn't be happier with its progress. In July 2022, Michelle had the honor of marrying her long-term partner, Brent, in a beautiful ceremony in San Diego. A fellow alumna, Ru Tsoka (’08), officiated and MCed the event, while Ojoyi Agbo (’08) and Ravelle Lucero (’10) accompanied her down the aisle. Having the three of them there helped create unforgettable memories and amazing photos. Outside of work, Michelle and Brent are often busy with home renovations and enjoying time with their daughter, two dogs, and two cats. They also find time to attend Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes each week, with Brent boasting

eight years of experience and Michelle with five years. Additionally, they've taken up pickleball for some fun and active leisure.

Erin (Elfrink) Blumenthal ’09 and her family live in Washington, DC, where she works as Vice President for Marketing and Events at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a research institute focused on foreign policy and national security.

Sarah Heerboth ’10 is in the midst of a big life change: she just finished residency in obstetrics/ gynecology at the University of Utah and is moving to North Carolina to begin a fellowship in MaternalFetal Medicine at UNC Chapel Hill.

Sam Prince ’10 works as an admissions counselor at Bennington College and returned to TJ again in the fall (virtually!) to support a supplement essay workshop for seniors. He will offer a different workshop ("What happens to your application after you press submit”) in the spring for TJ’s juniors.

Suzy Beeler ’11 has just a few not-so-small updates: she started

Erin and her four-year old daughter, Lauren posing infront of the Supreme Court Building.

teaching at the Colorado School of Mines in 2021, primarily teaching courses for their new Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering major. She finally got married to Tobin Ivy, my college sweetheart of 10+ years, last summer. (She kept her last name though!) And last but not least, they welcomed their first baby in September 2023!

Chanwool Kim ’12 recently made a visit to TJ, accompanied by his wife, Jooyoung Lee, during his journey to speak at an economics conference hosted by WashU. While he was here, he took a trip down memory lane by sitting in on an AP Literature and Composition class. Much to our delight, Chanwool shared his profound love for Dante's works and even recited lines from Hamlet, showcasing his enduring passion for literature.

During his interaction with the students, Chanwool offered valuable advice to our juniors who are gearing up for the college application process. He emphasized the importance of finding the right fit when it comes to choosing a college, highlighting that each person's journey is unique. “College will be about finding the right fit and

discovering where you truly belong,” he said, encouraging the students to explore options that align with their passions and aspirations. He further shared that despite facing rejection from his first choice for undergraduate studies, he didn't let this setback deter him. He later turned down the same school's offer for his doctorate studies. This choice, Chanwool explained, was rooted in his understanding of what truly suited his academic and personal growth—a decision that exemplifies his commitment to finding the right fit. Currently, Chanwool is completing his doctorate at the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago.

Trent Schoenborn ’14 has been working since 2019 in higher education in the state of MN. He first served the Minnesota Private College Council from 2019–2023 as their Operations Manager in support of private higher education institutions and associated scholarship funds in the state, and he has since moved on to working as the Director of Operations for Augustana University's School of Health Professions, building and expanding their new Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and designing an accreditation plan, among other responsibilities. Higher education has been a very rewarding field for Trent, and he’s certain that TJ's emphasis on critical thinking, multidisciplinary approaches, and community initiative has played an immense role in preparing him for these positions.

Thomas Van Horn ’14 has started the Clinical Anesthesiology portion of residency, meaning they’re doing anesthesia full time now. It's

a lot of fun, mentally stimulating, and they’re learning a lot. Thomas feels that it’s quite a privilege to get to work with people at literally their most vulnerable time, guiding them through an experience that would be traumatic without their help. The work can be humbling and exhausting at times, but they can't imagine doing anything else.

Hannah Weingold ’14 got married in September. She and her husband met playing rugby at Kenyon College—Hannah has TJ sports to thank for making her tough enough to endure rugby! The newlyweds are currently living in Chicago while Hannah finishes up her MBA and her husband finishes medical school. Mrs. Roth, Mr. Roth, and Ms. DeJesus attended Hannah’s wedding. Also pictured is one of her classmates, Trent Schoenborn ’14.

Shay Adler ’16 is now in his third year of law school and just joined a law clinic doing criminal defense work. He is waiting to be assigned to his first client by the judge. Meanwhile, he is deciding where he will work after law school. He is also the Executive Articles Editor of the Journal of International Law, now editing the articles of international legal scholars who have been

accepted for publication in the clinic’s Law Journal. Shay recently completed some work as a research assistant for a professor in the UK and edited his article for ecocide.

Livi Bolton ’16 is living in Scottsdale, AZ and recently got married. She also just celebrated five years with her company, SiteZeus, where she leads the Client Success department and consults for companies like Pizza Hut, Raising Cane’s, LaserAway, European Wax Center, and many more. Livi is also pregnant and will be delivering her first baby in January!

Jack Boone ’17 received his Masters in International Relations from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in 2023 and now works in Virginia as a research analyst for Amentum.

and Ethnicity, where students look specifically at European borders and how they are racialized through rhetoric and action. His other course is Economy, Work, and Culture, a course on Economic Sociology. It’s changed how he thinks of the economy and what the economy is.

Emma Giovanoni ’19 is studying at UMKC for a BA in Environmental Studies and should graduate in December 2024. She has an internship with the EPA.

Alden Audet ’22 and his friend Lily successfully rode their bikes across the Katy Trail (about 240 miles) in five days. He no longer lives in St. Louis, but stopped by TJ to see some of his former teachers and friends.

on a visit north to Scotland when she last caught up with Mr. Steere. Landy stays in touch with Ciaran, Qitang, Tina, and many others and thinks more TJ students should consider the UK for university.

Ky Arand ’23 visited TJ recently and shared that he is enjoying his time at KU. He was pleasantly surprised by how prepared he was when starting classes this year. Ky is currently majoring in Aerospace Engineering and taking Aerospace Colloquium, Chemistry for Engineers, Calculus II, and Native American Religions.

Carter Cashen ’23 has joined the Yale Daily News as a copy editor and is busy editing others’ work. He’s really enjoying it, and the group works in the very old Yale Daily News building, which adds to the fun.

Maisie Pritchett ’17 presented her research entitled “Vitamin A deficient mice exhibit impaired viral clearance, increased inflammation and altered immune response during respiratory viral infection” at Immunology2023TM, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Washington DC. Maisie is a predoctoral student in the Department of Biology at Saint Louis University. She conducts research in the lab of Dr. Laurie Shornick (Board President and TJ parent ’17).

Olli Pekka Kinos ’18 has started MS in Sociology at the University of Amsterdam. He’s taking two courses: the first is called Migration, Race,

Finn Jung ’22 is stationed in Korea for his national service (though he’s still enrolled at SLU). He continues to share his writing with Mr. Steere and Mr. Roth. Finn credits his relationships with teachers at TJ as aiding his development as a person and thinker. Warmly, Finn has declared “when I have a kid, I want them to attend TJ.”

Landy Zhou ’22 has begun her second year at St. John's College, Cambridge, and she has already become involved in faculty research, which she spent her summer working on. She also traveled to Wales and was planning

Rustin Javadimotlagh ’23 is having a great time at WashU. The classes he’s taking are very interesting and not very demanding. Consequently, he has involved himself strongly with the community at WashU and in St. Louis. Here is a quick rundown of his involvement four weeks in: Rustin is the co-founder and copresident of a WashU-recognized and backed student club called People Like Us (PLUS), the umbrella organization on campus that facilitates conversations and events celebrating the intersections between students’ religion,

Here he’s pictured with former advisor Marie De Jesus.

ethnicity, race, culture, etc., and their queer/questioning/trans identity. He is on the Student Union’s Board for planning events on campus, has joined the Raas team on campus, is on the executive board for MENAA which is WashU’s Middle Eastern North African Association, is taking Taekwondo, is a member of the gardening club, stand-up comedy club, college democrats, and pride alliance, and many more organizations. It’s safe to say he’s staying busy. Being able to be involved with and give back to the community is truly what has made Rustin’s college experience so amazing so far, and he hopes to continue on this journey.

Saxton Moore Jr. ’23 has added a new title to his resume: author. His book, Born Driven, is set to be released by Simon & Schuster

IN MEMORIAM

in November. Based on the true story of the first African-American NASCAR champion Wendell Scott, Born Driven is a children's book that celebrates the power of persistence and big dreams and is beautifully illustrated by Nolwe Azul Tamis. You can learn more about Saxton's authorial debut on Simon & Schuster's website, or preorder now from Barnes and Noble. Saxton works in the Office of Alumni Affairs at Morehouse College as a student ambassador when not attending classes or studying at the universal library shared with Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University.

Carolina athletic events, especially the soccer games. Yuliana is studying music at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Phil Nye ’23 headed to Rhodes in the fall and kept in touch with Mr. Steere regarding his reading and musical exploits over the summer. He came by to campus to play guitar with Mr. Smith and Mr. Steere.

Yuliana Rust ’23 is settling into her new surroundings at Chapel Thrill (Hill) as a Tarheel. She enjoys being a spectator at

William Waggoner LaPorte-Bryan ’54 died peacefully on May 15, 2023. Bill attended TJ from 1950–1954. Classmate John Biggs ’54 recalls, “Bill and I read the entire Iliad in our second year, sitting opposite each other in the library, racing to see who could get through the most lines.” Bill was a graduate of Swarthmore College and received his MBA from WashU. He spent his entire career of 41 years with IBM. A lover of the outdoors, Bill spent many weekends hiking in the Northeast and enjoying adventures with family in the St. Louis area and on Cape Cod. He loved animals and children and developed instant bonds with them. A discerning and gentle person and skilled leader, Bill was naturally patient and accepting. His love of music, literature, nature and politics made him an engaging conversationalist.

Qitang Zhang ’23 This past year, Qitang embarked on a whirlwind journey across the globe, creating memories that will undoubtedly last a lifetime. One of the highlights of her travels was a visit to the enchanting hometown of Rustin Javadimotlagh ’23 in Iran. Immersing herself in the rich culture and history of the region, Qitang experienced the warmth and hospitality that the country is renowned for. From sampling delicious Persian cuisine to exploring ancient landmarks, she truly embraced the essence of Iran. Continuing her global odyssey, Qitang made her way to Beijing, the hometown of Landy Zhou ’22. Qitang soaked in the magnificence of Beijing by visiting The Palace Museum and Beijing Olympic Park. Amidst these thrilling adventures, Qitang is looking forward to the next chapter in her academic journey at NYU Spring of 2024.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

At the Washington DC alumni reunion in November 2022 at Clyde's of Gallery Place, TJ hosted graduates from 1961 to 2022. Members of the Class of '61 took center stage as they celebrated their 61st reunion: Porky Pitts, Irving Williamson, Jack Linn, Dan Little. They even brought along half of the Class of '62, David Solomon and James Robinson!

Graduates from the Class of '89 included Sarah Runge, James Asali, and Romsai Tony Boonyasai. The event reinforced the strength of our alumni community and the lasting impact of TJ on lives spanning more than six decades.

WHEN GENERATI0NS GATHER

Celebrating TJ reunions around the country

Jack Linn ’61, David Solomon ’62, Dan Little ’61, Irving Williamson ’61, Porky Pitts ’61, and Paul Messina ’61

Layla Asali ’94 and Jane Ballard Roth ’91

Erin Elfrink Blumenthal ’09 and Layla Asali ’94

Jack Boone ’17 and Ella Dentinger ’22

Sarah Runge ’89, James Asali ’89, and Romsai Tony Boonyasai ’89

CONGRATULATIONS,

Please join us in congratulating Liz Lee, TJ’s Director of Development, whose creative work on the NYC reunion earned TJ a bronze award for the 2023 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards. These awards honor exceptional achievement in advancement services, alumni relations, communications, fundraising, and marketing.

NEW YORK

TJ’s reunion last January in the rare book room at the Strand proved to be our largest ever gathering outside of St. Louis! Arthur Bahr ’93 captivated attendees with an unexpectedly fascinating presentation on the relationship between medieval manuscripts and the art of figure skating. MIT is lucky to have Arthur as an Associate Professor of Literature! Guests ranged in age from 20 (Sonora Halili ’21) to 100 (Dawes Potter, who taught at TJ from 1947–1966). The Gen Xers continued the celebration at the Old Town Bar.

LIZ LEE

Tom Boonyasai ’95, Romsai Tony Boonyasai ’89, and June Boonyasai Lehv ’91

Peter and Emma Smith Cain ’09 with sons Asher and Oliver

Alex Chrisope ’04, Michelle Addo ’06, Margerite Blase ’07, Andrea Gregory Schuelke ’03

Dae Jin Kim ’09, Iktae Kim ’12, Jane Ballard Roth ’91, and Sung Ho Lee ’08

Ron Eugenio ’87, Romsai Tony Boonyasai ’89, Ben Zwicker ’89, and Kris Prieb ’89

Shawarma Chun ’14, Alexis Barber ’16, Sela Roth ’21, Sonora Halili ’21, Luis Castellanos ’20, Jennifer Lawrence ’14

Arthur Bahr ’93 and Jane Ballard Roth ’91

CHICAGO

In June, Joanne and Rick Levy ’ 63 hosted alumni at their residence near Millennium Park. Attendees included board member Tom Ellis ’83; former board president Jimmy Holloran ’03; newlyweds Chanwool Kim ’12 and Jooyoung Lee; Nathan Phan ’18; Boaz and Jane Roth ’91; Margaret and Bill Rowe ’63, former Head of School; Eugene Shepp ’47; and Hannah Weingold ’14 and fiancé Alex Freidinger.

ST. LOUIS

Each winter, the Holloran family sponsors our annual St. Louis reunion at McGurk's Pub in Soulard.

This year, the event will be on Thursday, December 21 at 6:00 p.m. This yearly event allows graduates, current parents, faculty & staff to catch up and get to know one another.

WHAT WE’RE READING

TJ grads tend to be voracious readers by nature. These alumni wrote in to recommend works they’ve read and loved this year. Take a look at this library to see what catches your eye. We promise: there will be no O.R. due in the morning.

AARON YANG ’22 “I’d like to recommend a play called 1 Six Characters in Search of an Author by Luigi Pirandello. The play is a quick read yet contains a lot of inquiries about selves and the tradition. I really enjoyed reading it!”

IKTAE KIM ’12 “The last great book I read was 2 The Canterbury Tales.”

SARAH HEERBOTH ’10 “These three non-fictions have been on my mind recently. I highly recommend reading all of them in sequence. 3 Life’s Work by Willie Parker tells the story of how an anti-abortion devout Christian came to be one of the only abortion providers in the Deep South. Through his stories and anecdotes, he reveals how he reconciles providing abortions

with his value system, making a moral argument for choice. The Turnaway Study by Diane Foster details the results of a 10 year study that followed 1,000 women seeking abortion care. It shows the consequences of being denied abortion are profound. Killing the Black Body by Dorothy Roberts lays the groundwork for the reproductive justice movement by chronicling the systematic oppression of BIPOC women spanning from slavery to present day. It gives context to the current black maternal mortality crisis and argues that pro-choice policies are essential in moving towards true racial equality.”

LIAT ROTH ‘17 “I’m an unabashed lover of fantasy literature, and Katherine Arden’s 4 The Bear and the Nightingale utterly captivated

me. I recommend it to anyone who wants to get lost in a sweeping tale of folklore and fairytale in the historical context of medieval Russia.”

ALEX CAMBON ’73 “I am reading

5 Captured by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Strong Man by Ruth Ben-Ghiat. Also, at a much slower rate, Dante’s Inferno (in English, not Italian).”

LUIS CASTELLANOS ’20 “The last great book I read was 6 Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman.”

MICHELLE E-S ’08 “An oldie but a goodie, 7 To Kill A Mockingbird remains a timeless favorite of mine. I make it a point to read it every year, and this time, I did so in anticipation of the Broadway performance coming

to our area. Excitingly, we had the chance to take our daughter to see it, marking her first experience with a traditional play. It was a truly memorable outing for our family.”

KEVIN LEE ’05 “The books I am reading these days are 8 Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.”

HANNAH WEINGOLD ’14 “I recently read 9 The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek and really enjoyed it. It’s a beautiful story about a ‘blue woman’ who remains kind and selfless to all, despite how awful most of the world is to her. She delivers books by packmule through the treacherous backwoods of rural Kentucky to remote people living in desolate conditions. Most of the world has forgotten about these people, except the ‘blue woman’ and other ‘book women’ like her.”

SELA ROTH ’21 “The last great book I read was 10 Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to

Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol by

Holly Whitaker”

SUNG HO LEE ’08 “The last great book I read was Caste: 11 The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson.”

SARA THOMAS ’07 “I’m currently tackling 12 Persephone Station by Stina Leicht, which is a scifi novel that's kind of like an all women and/ or nonbinary version of the TV show Firefly, about a group of misfit space criminals led by a mercenary, trying to save a nonviolent alien society from colonization.”

DAVID SOLOMON ’62 “The last great book I read was 13 Freedom's Dominion: A Saga of White Resistance to Federal Power by Jefferson Cowie. Cowie is the James G. Stahlman professor of history at Vanderbilt University.”

PAUL MESSINA ’61 “Being mostly retired, I have been able to enjoy reading books much more than when I was working. Among the ones I would

recommend are: 14 Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted by Justin Martin. Olmsted is best known for creating Central Park in New York. However, he played major roles in many other contexts, such as helping preserve Yosemite and Niagara Falls and providing medical assistance for Union troops during the Civil War.

ALEX CHRISOPE ‘04 “The last great book I read was 15 The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach.”

JEFFREY R. (J.R.) WILHEIM ‘99 “The last great book I read was 16 Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell.”

RON EUGENIO ‘87 “The last great book I read was 17 Women Talking by Miriam Toews.”

ANDREA GREGORY-SCHUELKE ‘03

“The last great book I read was 18 Catch & Kill by Ronan Farrow.”

DAWES POTTER, FORMER FACULTY

“The last great book I read was 19 Tom Jones by Henry Fielding.”

THE TJ FUND

We are grateful for the philanthropic support of our community members. This list of donors to The TJ Fund reflects gifts received between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. Please contact Liz Lee, Director of Development at llee@tjs.org with any questions.

ARETE SOCIETY $50,000 AND UP

Anonymous

$35,000 AND UP

Paul Weston ’52

CHARLES MERRILL JR. SOCIETY $20,000 AND UP

Anonymous (2)

TITANS CIRCLE $10,000 AND UP

Anonymous

Acworth Foundation

Nancy & Ross Delston GP’28

Barbara Dowl P’92

Feng Du & Ying Wang P’23

Dr. Paul & Lucinda

Santiago P’22

VISIONARY ($5,000+)

The David G. Cox ’52 and David Van Vleck Cox Memorial Scholarship

Ben & Kelly Foster P’26

Robert Metzger & M.R. Metzger Family Foundation

LEADER ($3,000+)

Anonymous

Kenneth Engelsmann & Annie Beattie P’26

Jinxi Feng P’24

David German ’04 & Jennifer Barry

Peijun Liang & Maggie Wang P’23

William Rowe ’63 & Margaret Rowe P’88, P’97, P’99, GP’25

Charles & Susan

Saenger P’24

SPONSOR ($1,000+)

American Giving Foundation

Patricia & Stephen Ashley ’68

Xiaohua Cai & Huahui Zhu P’24

Michael Dwyer & Patricia Winchell P’10

Abe Gootzeit & Irene

Holubec P’01

Fred & Alexandra

Guillossou P’23

Dennis Hall & Lara

Thornley Hall P’27

Joe Han ’11

James Jekel ’52

Raymond Johnson ’55

Chino Kim ’85

Eugene Kornblum ’53

Noyul Lee & Kelly Ju P’20, 23

Joanne and Richard Levy ’63

Robert Lippert

Yusuf & Maliha

Mohyuddin P’27

ParkerGale Charity

Elaine R. Beverly Pitts ’61

Robert & Gail Pless

Bernat Rosner ’50

Jon & Victoria Rust P’23

John Sappington P’06

James & Susan

Stepleton P’98, ’01

Robert & Sylvia Stohler GP’22

Charles & Kaisa

Stucke P’23, ’25 ’26

Naozo Taido-Sudo ’87

Timothy Sullivan & Jennifer Dau-Sullivan P’26

Dong Sun & Kun Wu P’25

Shijin Sun & Xiaoxia Yin P’23

Edward Van Voorhees ’71

Anonymous

David & Ellen Weingold P’14

Irving Williamson ’61

Adam & Ana Woodard P’18

World Wide Technology

Yi Zhong ’16 (YA)

FRIEND ($500+)

Anonymous

Benjamin ’87 & Priscille Albano P’22, P’26

Layla Asali ’94

Meryl Perlman & Michael Barry ’94

Burchan & Canan Bayazit P’25, ’28

Kathryn (Kate) Berger ’77

Erin Bluementhal ’09 & Jesse Bluementhal

Drs. Derek & Meredith Byers P’26

Matthew & Amanda Cashen P’23, ’25

Marie De Jesus

Tatyana Demidovich & Stanley Shenderov P’27, ’29

James & Judy Fisher P’01, GP’28

Robert Flynn

Patricia Gladden & Michael McCracken P’27

Tom & Trish Goldberg

Sara (Kushnick) Gorfinkel ’98

James Gueck P’25

Jimmy Holloran ’03

Peter & Christine Horton P’16

Olexiy & Iuliia Kolisnyk P’26

Bess Marshall P’13

David Meikle ’69

Paul Messina ’61

Milwaukee School of Robotics

Kathleen Mueller

Michael North ’83

Sarah Nunnally

Greg Oldham ’70

John & Bonnie Pelch GP’13

Gwen Phanijphand ’97

Changrae Rho & Eunyoung Park P’26

Boaz & Jane Roth ’91, P’17, ’22, ’29

Scholarship America

David Solomon ’62

Rayman Solomon ’64

Lex Stevens ’81

Josh Taylor ’57

Sandra & William Thayer ’54

Walmart Foundation

David & Ellen Weingold P’14

Keith Williamson ’70

Jane Yang ’84

Youthbridge Community Foundation

Ruxiang Zhang & Ying Sheng P’23

DONOR (UP TO $499)

Henry Agbo ’05

Amazon Smile

Jason Arand & Angela Guzman P’23

Joe Argus

Travis & Angela Audet P’22

Arlene & Jennifer Baer

Frank & Lynette Ballard P’91 GP’17, ’22, ’29

Jackie Allen ’95, P’25

* Deceased

Daejin Kim ’09

Michael Biggers Blackbaud

(YA) indicates alumni who graduated within the last 10 years and made gifts at the Young Alumni level.

Margerite Blase ’07

Deepa Block ’92

Jeremy Boyd ’17 (YA)

Erica Briscoe

Ben Brotherton

Carter Cashen ’23 (YA)

Young-Jun Choi & Chae Heon Lee P’26

Shawma Chun ’14 (YA)

Mike & Amanda Correa P’27

Joyce Dai ’23 (YA)

Paul Davis & Agnes

Gioconda P’09

Edward del Rosario

Ella Dentinger ’22 (YA)

Tom & Betsy Douglass P’93

Joanna Eagan

Ronald Eugenio ’87

Karen L. Fairbank

Neil & Kim Fiala

Paisley Fortus ’23 (YA)

Harrison Foster ’26

James & Fran Fulton P’75

Mark & Marlene Gebhardt ’66

David Gershuny P’18, ’20

Karen Giovanoni P’19

Gary Goodman & Andrea Reubin P’13

Google

Charles Haynes ’63

Michael Heard ’70

Peter Hensel & Jessika Meikeley P’25

H. Lee & Susan Holman

Tom Horton ’16 (YA)

Simone Hotter ’22 (YA)

Isabella Huang ’21 (YA)

Anna Irby GP’20

Rustin Javadimotlagh ’23 (YA)

Pamela Jenkins GP’21

Hasang Jung & Sangsook Shim Sook P’22

Mary Karr P’06

Jennifer Kott

Jennifer Lawrence ’14 (YA)

Hyun-Joon Justin Lee ’08

Liz Lee

Gregg Lemley P’24

Doug Lind ’57

Jack Linn ’61

Liam Luvai ’22 (YA)

GIFTS IN HONOR AND MEMORIAM

Arlene & Jennifer Baer in honor of Jane Roth

Frank & Lynette Ballard in honor of Liat ’17, Sela ’21, Jane ’91, Boaz Roth & Myra Miller

Kathryn Berger in honor of Jane Roth

Margarite Blase ’07 in memory of Maria Faviana Blase

Carter Cashen ’23 in honor of Karen Fairbank

Amanda Correa in honor of Marie De Jesus

Jennifer Dau-Sullivan and Tim Sullivan P’26 in honor of Benjamin Brotherton

Rachel Delston & Matt Byron in honor of Jennifer Kott, Heidi Pieroni, Jane & Boaz Roth

Ronald Eugenio in honor of Class of 1987

Neil & Kim Fiala in honor of Lily Baumgarn

Sara Gorfinkel in honor of Jane Roth

James Gueck in honor of faculty and staff

James & Judy Fisher in memory of Sam Fisher ’01 & honor of Isabel Pieroni ’28

Robert Flynn in honor of Andrew Engelsmann ’26 and Jane & Boaz Roth

Christine Horton in honor of Boaz Roth

Anna Irby in honor of William Irby ’20

Pamela Jenkins in honor of Caitlyn Collins ’21

Stephanie Madison GP’23, ’25

Lily Elfrink Mahoney ’06

Michael & Lisabeth

Margulus ’61

Andy Matuschak ’06

Joseph & Mayuko McGuire

P’25, ’27

Wylie & Ann McGlothlin P’98

Robert & Nancy Mehler ’55

Robert Mendelsohn ’67

Audrey Metcalf ’07

Matthias Mittendorfer ’23 (YA)

Ariana Naqellari

James Pesek ’99

Hans Plickert ’51

Polish Society of St. Louis

Ann & Carl Polster GP’21

Jennifer Kott in honor of all staff and faculty

Liz Lee in honor of Lily Baumgarn

Jack Linn in honor of Irving Williamson ’61

Stephanie Madison in honor of Carter ’23 & Ben Cashen ’25

Bess Marshall in honor of Karen Fairbank

Wylie & Ann McGlothlin in honor of Andrew McGlothlin ’98

Robert Mendelsohn in honor of Jane Roth

Ariana Naqellari in honor of all teachers

Michael North ’83 in memory of Robin Murray-O’Hair ’81

Robert Pless in honor of Jane Roth

Ann & Carl Polster in honor of Ethan Chamberlin ’21

Janet Riehl in honor of Paisley Dorienne Fortus ’23

Miriam Roth in honor of Jane Ballard

Roth ’91, the 6th Head of School

Jane Roth in honor of all staff and faculty

David Solomon ’62 in honor of Irving Williamson ‘61

Lex Stevens Jr. ’81 in memory of Robin Murray-O’Hair ’81

Dong Sun & Kun Wu P’25 in honor of faculty and staff

Yi Zhong in honor of Jane Roth

Robin & Eliza Pritchett P’17, ‘20, ‘24

Steven Puro P’88

Janet Riehl GP’23

Jeremy & Melissa Robbins P’26, ’27

Miriam Roth GP’17, ’21, ’29

Elizabeth Rowe ’88 & Michael Mounce P’25

Yuliana Rust '23 (YA)

Ham Rutledge '53

Clifford & Gail Saxton P’94

David & Andrea Schmiemeier P’21

Jake Schneider ’00

Michael & Laurie Shornick P’17

Brian Sippel ’14 (YA)

Max Sokolik ’23 (YA)

Eric Steere

Apolka Totth ’97

Matt & Ashley Troutman

United Kingdom

Online Giving

Thomas Van Horn ’14 (YA)

Erin Walsh

Randy & Elisa Wang P’04

Zhaohui Jane Wang

Hannah Weingold ’14 (YA)

Grace Zhang ’23 (YA)

Yong Zhang & Xiaorong Liu P’23

ANNUAL FUND DONORS: CURRENT PARENTS

We are grateful to the parents and guardians who sustain TJ through their continued contributions to the annual fund.

Benjamin ’87 & Priscille Albano Jr.

Jackie Allen ’95

Jason Arand & Angela Guzman

Burchan & Canan Bayazit

Derek & Meredith Byers

Matthew Byron & Rachel Delston

Xiaohua Cai & Huahui Zhu

Matthew & Amanda Cashen

Young-Jun Choi & Chae Heon Lee

Mike & Amanda Correa

Feng Du & Ying Wang

Kenneth Engelsmann & Annie Beattie

Jinxi Feng

Patricia Gladden & Michael McCracken

James Gueck

Fred & Alexandra Guillossou

Dennis Hall & Lara

Thornley Hall

Peter Hensel & Jessika Meikeley

Olexiy & Iuliia Kolisnyk

Noyul Lee & Kelly Ju

Gregg Lemley

Peijun Liang & Maggie Wang

Shawn & Sophia Mahoney

Christine Merryman & Michael Starkey

Joseph & Mayuko McGuire

Yusuf & Maliha Mohyuddin

Changrae Rho & Eunyoung Park

Jeremy & Melissa Robbins

Elizabeth Rowe ’88 & Michael Mounce

Jon & Victoria Rust

Charles & Susan Saenger

Stanley Shenderov & Tatyana Demidovich

Charles & Kaisa Stucke

Timothy Sullivan & Jennifer Dau-Sullivan

Dong Sun & Kun Wu

Shijin Sun & Xiaoxia Yin

James & Alina Vaughn

Chris & Colleen Wallace

Ruxiang Zhang & Ying Sheng

Yong Zhang & Xiaorong Liu

Yihu Zhu & Haiyan Wang

ANNUAL FUND DONORS: CURRENT GRANDPARENTS

We extend heartfelt thanks to our grandparents for their support of TJ—and their grandchildren’s futures.

Nancy Baker-Delston & Ross Delston ’28

James & Judy Fisher, ’28

Robert Flynn ’26

Stephanie Madison ’23 & ’25

Janet Riehl ’23

ANNUAL FUND DONORS: ALUMNI

The generous support of our alumni is a testament to their belief in the power of a TJ education. Graduates from the Classes of 1949 to 2021 made gifts—a span of more than seven decades! Their support ensures that today’s students have the opportunity to continue along the same successful paths. We are especially grateful to the Steady Society, recognized below for their continuous support over consecutive years.

Henry Agbo ’05

Benjamin Albano Jr. ’87

Jackie Allen ’95

Layla Asali ’94

Stephen & Patricia Ashley ’68

Michael Barry ’94

Kate Berger ’77

Margerite Blase ’07

Deepa Block ’92

Erin Blumenthal ’09

Jeremy Boyd ’17 (YA)

Carter Cashen ’23 (YA)

Val Chulamorkodt ’94

Shawma Chun ’14 (YA)

Joyce Dai ’23 (YA)

Ella Dentinger ’22 (YA)

Ronald Eugenio ’87

Paisley Fortus ’23 (YA)

Mark Gebhardt ’66

David German ’04

Sara Gorfinkel ’98

Joe Han ’11

Charles Haynes ’63

Michael Heard ’70

Jimmy Holloran ’03

Tom Horton ’16 (YA)

Simone Hotter ’22 (YA)

Isabella Huang ’21(YA)

Rustin Javadimotlagh ’23 (YA)

James Jekel ’52

Raymond Johnson ’ 55

Chino Kim ’85

Daejin Kim ’09

Eugene Kornblum ’53

Jennifer Lawrence ’14

Hyun-Joon Justin Lee ’08

Richard & Joanne Levy ’63

Doug Lind ’57

Jack Linn ’61

Liam Luvai ’22 (YA)

Lily Elfrink Mahoney ’06

Michael Margulus ’61

Edward Marks ’05

Andy Matuschak ’06

Robert & Nancy Mehler ’55

David Meikle ’69

Robert Mendelsohn ’67

Paul Messina ’61

Audrey Metcalf ’07

Matthias Mittendorfer ’23 (YA)

Michael North ’83

Greg Oldham ’70

James Pesek ’99

Gwen Phanijphand ’97

Beverly Pitts ’61

Hans Plickert ’51

Bernat Rosner ’50

Jane Ballard Roth ’91

Elizabeth Rowe ’88

William Rowe ’63

Yuliana Rust ’23 (YA)

Ham Rutledge ’53

Jake Schneider ’00

Brian Sippel ’14

Max Sokolik ’23 (YA)

David Solomon ’62

Rayman Solomon ’64

Lex Stevens ’81

Naozo Taido Sudo ’87

Josh Taylor ’57

William Thayer ’54

Apolka Totth ’97

Thomas Van Horn ’14

Edward Van Voorhees ’71

Hannah Weingold ’14 (YA)

Paul Weston ’52

Irving Williamson ’61

Keith Williamson ’70

Jane Yang ’ 84

Grace Zhang ’23 (YA)

Yi Zhong ’16 (YA)

THE STEADY SOCIETY

10+ YEARS

Benjamin Albano ’87

Stephen Ashley ’68

Michael Barry ’94

David Cox ’52 * Walter Frank, M.D. ’64

Mark Gebhardt ’66

David German ’04

Charles Haynes ’63

Mike Heard ’70

James Holloran ’03

James Jekel ’52

Raymond Johnson ’55

Chino Kim ’85

Eugene Kornblum ’53

Richard Levy ’63

Jack Linn ’61

Michael Margulus ’61

Edward Marks ’05

Robert Mehler ’55

Paul Messina ’61

Michael North ’83

Greg Oldham ’70

James Pesek ’99

ANNUAL FUND DONORS: FAMILIES OF ALUMNI

We are grateful for the generous gifts from families of our graduates. We are honored that they continue to invest in TJ so that today’s students can benefit from the same TJ experience as their own children and grandchildren.

Mark & Virginia

Ashpole, P ’15

Frank & Lynette Ballard, P ’91, GP ’17, ’21, ’29

Paul Davis & Agnes

Gioconda, P’09

Tom & Betsy

Douglass, P ’93

Barbara Dowl, P ’92

Michael Dwyer & Trish Winchell, P’10

James & Judy

Fisher, P ’01, GP ’28

James & Fran Fulton, P ’75

David Gershuny, P ’20

Karen Giovanoni, P ’19

Gary Goodman & Andrea Reubin, P’13

Abraham Gootzeit & Irene Holubec, P ’01

Peter & Christine

Horton, P ’16

Anna Irby, GP ’20

Ronald & Pamela Jenkins, GP ’21

Hasang Jung & Shimsook Shim, P ’22

Mary Karr, P ’06

Bess Marshall, P ’13

Wylie & Ann McGlothlin, P ’98

John & Bonnie Pelch, GP ’13

Carl & Ann Polster, GP ’21

Steven Puro, P ’88

MIriam Roth, GP ’17, ’21, ’29

Dr. Paul & Lucinda

Santiago, P ’22

John Sappington, P ’06

Clifford & Gail Saxton, P ’94

David & Andrea Schmiemeier, P ’21

Michael & Laurie Shornick , P ’17

James & Susan Stepleton, P ’98, ’01

Robert & Sylvia

Stohler, GP ’22

Randy & Elisa Wang, P ’04

David & Ellen Weingold, P ’14

Adam & Ana Woodard, P ’18

Beverly Pitts ’61

Hans Plickert ’51

Bernat Rosner ’50

Jane Ballard Roth ’91

William Rowe ’63

Rayman Solomon ’64

Joshua Taylor ’57

William Thayer ’54

Edward Van Voorhees ’61

Paul Weston ’52

Irving Williamson ’61

Keith Williamson ’70

ANNUAL FUND DONORS: FACULTY AND STAFF

We celebrate our faculty and staff for their dedication and generosity. Their gifts are an incredible show of support for their students, colleagues, and TJ’s mission.

Jeremy Boyd ’17

Amanda Correa P ’27

Marie De Jesus

Kim Fiala

Jennifer Kott

Liz Lee

Robert Lippert

Ariana Naqellari

Jim Pesek ’99

Boaz Roth & Jane Ballard

Roth ’91, P’17, P’21, P’29

Eric Steere

Matthew & Ashley Troutman

Jane Zhaohui Wang

5+ YEARS

Deepa Block ‘92

Suk Jae Han ’11

Michael Johnson ’67

Douglass Lind ’57

Robert Mendelsohn ’67

Audrey Metcalf ’07

Gwen Phanijphand ’97

Hamilton Rutledge ’53

Jake Schneider ’00

Eugene Shepp ’47

Apolka Totth ’97

Thomas Van Horn ’14

Jane Yang ’84

ANNUAL FUND DONORS: FRIENDS OF TJ

We are honored to have friends who believe in our mission. We value their support and are grateful for their generous investment in our school.

Joseph Argus

Arlene Baer

Michael Biggers

Karen Fairbank

Tom & Trish Goldberg

Lee Holman

Kathleen Mueller

Robert & Gail Pless

Erin Walsh

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

We offer our gratitude to the Board of Trustees, who work tirelessly to fulfill TJ’s mission. We thank all the committees, composed of board members, parents, faculty, and staff that play an essential role in meeting the day-to-day and the long-term goals of the school. We are grateful for your service this past year.

LAURIE SHORNICK P’17

Board President

Chino Kim ’85

Vice President

Mary Karr P’06

Treasurer Chair, Finance Committee

Henry Agbo ’05

Tom Ellis ’83 Chair, Board Membership Committee

David German ’04

Secretary

Lucinda Santiago P’22 Chair, Advancement Committee

Irving Williamson ’61 Chair, Diversity Committee

BOARD COMMITTEES

2023-2024

ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE

Lucinda Santiago P’22, Chair

Amanda Cashen P’23, P’25

Liz Lee (Director of Development)

Jane Roth ’91 (ex officio)

Laurie Shornick P’17

BOARD MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Tom Ellis ’83, Chair

Henry Agbo ’05

Karen Fairbank

Liz Lee (Director of Development)

Laurie Shornick P’17

Jane Roth ‘91 (ex officio)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE

Laurie Shornick P’17, Chair

Henry Agbo ’05

Chino Kim ’85

Jim Pesek ’99 (faculty, staff liaison)

Irving Williamson ’61

Jane Roth ’91 (ex officio)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Laurie Shornick P’17, Chair

Chino Kim ‘85, Vice President

Mary Karr P’06, Treasurer

Jane Roth ‘91 (ex officio)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Mary Karr P’06, Chair

Chino Kim ’85

Ariana Naqellari

Michael Stoher P’22

David German ’04

Jane Roth ’91 (ex officio)

HEAD SUPPORT AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE

Mary Karr P’06, Chair

Chino Kim ’85

Jimmy Holloran ‘03

Laurie Shornick

TJ PARENT ASSOCIATION

We extend our gratitude to these volunteers who, through their unwavering commitment, bring our community together. Thank you for your contributions, which continue to empower parents, enrich education, and elevate our community for the benefit of our students.

CO-CHAIRS

Amanda Cashen P’22, P’24

Mayuko McGuire P’24, P’27

ANNUAL FUND COMMITTEE

Co-Chairs: Jennifer Dau-Sullivan P’27

Co-Chairs: Chris Wallace P’24, P’25, P’28

Jennifer Silva P’29

Amanda Cashen P’22, P’24

Rachel Delston P28

Ruth Mbabazi P’25

Tamera Nanton P’22

Kaisa Stucke P’23, P’25, P’26

ATHLETICS COMMITTEE

Amanda Cashen P’22, P’24

Kevin Greuloch P’26

Chris Wallace P’24, P’25, P’28

James Vaughn P’27

BOARDER’S BOARD COMMITTEE

Co-Chairs, Elizabeth Rowe P’25

Co-Chairs, Haiyan Wang P’25

Jennifer Silva P’29

Canan Bayazit P’25, P’28

Stefanie Geisler P’29

Mayuko McGuire P’24, P’27

ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE

Amanda Cashen P’22, P’24

Rachel Delston P’28

Chae Heon Lee P’26

Colleen Wallace P’24, P’25, P’28

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Christine Merryman P’25, P’28

Kaisa Stucke P’23, P’25, P’26

PROM COMMITTEE

Amanda Cashen P’22, P’24

Kaisa Stucke P’23, P’25, P’26

FACULTY & STAFF APPRECIATION COMMITTEE

Co-Chairs: Lara Thornley Hall P’27

Co-Chairs: Colleen Wallace P’24, P’25, P’28

Rachel Delston P’28

Chae Heon Lee P’26

Jessika Miekeley P’25

Emily Straka P’26

James Vaughn P’27

ADDITIONAL TJPA MEMBERS

Richie Abeyta P’29

Jackie Bergeron P’25

Patrick Berry & Jill Lochbaum P’25

Anjali Bhorade P’26

Megan Blaney Mitzefelt P’28

Cassie Buell P’26

Teresa Caprola P’29

Tatyana Demidovich P’26, P’29

Daniel & Shannon Fagan P’29

Elisa Pritchett P’24

Nicole Sherwood P’29

Nagabhushanam Surapaneni & Sri Vuyyuru P’29

CLASS OF 2023

THE SUCCESS STUDENTS EXPERIENCE AT TJ IS EVIDENT IN THE COLLEGE acceptances and scholarships that they have earned, including, with the Class of 2023, two National Merit Semifinalists, multiple institutional merit scholarships, and overall financial awards amounting to more than $480k per student.

Allegheny College

Babson College

Bard College

Bates College

Bennington College

Berklee College of Music

Bocconi University (Italy)

Boston University

Brandeis University

Case Western Reserve Uni.

Colorado College

Drexel University

Eckerd College

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Emory University

Grinnell College

Indiana University (Bloomington)

Knox College

Lawrence University

Lewis & Clark College

Loyola University Chicago

Macalester College

Missouri U. of Science & Technology

Morehouse College

Muhlenberg College

Nagoya University (Japan)

New York University (3)

Northeastern University

Oberlin College

Occidental College

Old Dominion University

Pitzer College

Pomona College

Purdue University

Reed College

Rhodes College

Rice University

Rutgers University

Saint Louis University

Seoul National University (Korea)

Smith College

St. John’s College

Stony Brook University

Swarthmore College

The American University of Paris

The College of Wooster

The Ohio State University

UC-Davis

UC-Irvine

U. of Amsterdam (Netherlands)

University of Connecticut

University of Denver

University of Detroit Mercy

University of Florida

U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Iowa

University of Kansas

University of Minnesota (Twin Cities)

University of Missouri (Columbia)

University of Missouri (St. Louis)

University of Nebraska (Lincoln)

UNC-Asheville

UNC-Chapel Hill

University of Pittsburgh

University of Puget Sound

University of Southern California

University of Tulsa

University of Virginia

University of Washington

University of Wisconsin (Madison)

Ursinus College

Virginia Tech

Washington University in St. Louis

Webster University

Wesleyan University

Whitman College

Wichita State University

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Xavier University

Yale University Bold = Matriculation

UC-San Diego